With the first official day of Autumn hitting us this week (a few weeks ago for those who missed it) the leaves will begin to fall. Making beautiful gardens look unkempt, making driveways and pathways slippy and clogging up drains, the debris blown from trees can be a real pain. A blower / blower vacuum can easily clear away unwanted debris with little effort.
When purchasing your blower, have your user requirements in mind to ensure you purchase the right machine which you will be happy with for years to come.
The cordless battery powered range is fantastic for those looking for a very quiet leaf blower which gives you the option to blow where you want without noise restrictions. With no fuel to mix or electric cords to get in the way these battery powered machines are ideal for professionals and domestic users. These batteries are part of a one battery fits all system which means the battery for the leaf blower can be used in a chainsaw, hedge trimmer, lawnmower and much more (brand dependant). The Makita range of batteries can even power their power tool range alongside their garden machinery range.
Petrol blowers offer higher power levels than the electric counter parts along with more freedom as there is no electricity lead to hold you back. Ideal for those with larger gardens or no access to an electricity supply. These machines are very easy to use and most have many features to help make starting and using much simpler. We love the Husqvarna 125BVX, Stihl SH86C-E and the Makita BHX2501. Choose from 2 stroke or4 stroke blowers, the 2 stroke engines need to be mixed at a ratio of 50:1 (50 fuel : 1 quality 2 stroke oil) whereas the 4 stroke range requires no mixing of oil which is ideal for contractors or businesses where numerous people may use 1 machine.
Handheld or Backpack?
For those who will be using their machine for shorter periods of time and for smaller amounts of debris, a lightweight agile hand held leaf blower is recommended. One of our best sellers is the Husqvarna 125B leaf blower. For those looking to work on a larger area with more material to blow, a backpack leaf blower is much better as the weight is evenly distributed across the shoulders and back with a comfortable harness – a hip belt also proves useful to help evenly distribute the weight for longer working days. These blowers have been designed for use in tougher conditions including long working days. The World of Power technical department recommends either the Husqvarna 580BTS or EB7650TH 4-stroke blower.Petrol, Battery or Electric
From petrol to electric to battery, there is something for all requirements at World of Power. Those looking for a smaller lightweight blower and has an electricity supply close, the electric range is perfect. These machines are designed to be very lightweight and very easy to use – simply plug in and you are away, without the need for fuel or oils the electric range is no fuss, no mess alternative and usually much quieter than the petrol counter parts. The Stihl BGE71 is ideal for those looking for quality and value for money or the SHE71 if you are interested in being able to vacuum aswell as blow.
The cordless battery powered range is fantastic for those looking for a very quiet leaf blower which gives you the option to blow where you want without noise restrictions. With no fuel to mix or electric cords to get in the way these battery powered machines are ideal for professionals and domestic users. These batteries are part of a one battery fits all system which means the battery for the leaf blower can be used in a chainsaw, hedge trimmer, lawnmower and much more (brand dependant). The Makita range of batteries can even power their power tool range alongside their garden machinery range.
Petrol blowers offer higher power levels than the electric counter parts along with more freedom as there is no electricity lead to hold you back. Ideal for those with larger gardens or no access to an electricity supply. These machines are very easy to use and most have many features to help make starting and using much simpler. We love the Husqvarna 125BVX, Stihl SH86C-E and the Makita BHX2501. Choose from 2 stroke or4 stroke blowers, the 2 stroke engines need to be mixed at a ratio of 50:1 (50 fuel : 1 quality 2 stroke oil) whereas the 4 stroke range requires no mixing of oil which is ideal for contractors or businesses where numerous people may use 1 machine.
Blower to Vacuum?
A blower with a vacuum kit can easily be turned into a vacuum cleaner to suck up grass clipping and leaves from the ground which is useful if you don’t wish to blow debris around into pond areas, parked cars or if you wish to collect them for your compost heap. These blower vacuums are very easy to use and usually the vacuum kits are either very easy to fit or are integrally fit to your machine. The Makita BHX2501, theHusqvarna 125BVX and the Stihl SH56C-E are all best sellers for domestic homeowner users. The one question you have to ask yourself is if you want to collect or if you want to do this manually, blow the debris into a pile and use the Draper 76762 leaf collectors to collect them by hand quickly with little fuss!Features
Cruise control – Ideal for those using for longer periods of time this feature allows the speed to be set without the need to hold the trigger. This can reduce user fatigue and can make the machine more agile for the user. Easy start – When pulling the leaf blower to start, the recoil is much easier than it was 10 years ago so is not a major issue but can be a help for those who struggle to start machines. The recoil is spring assisted which means the pull of the recoil requires much less force which is much easier for the user. Low vibration – This feature is invaluable when it comes to working with leaf blowers for longer periods of time, the lower the vibration levels, the less fatigue to the user. The lower the vibrations, the more comfortable the working environment. Air speed & airflow – the higher the air speed and air flow, the more powerful the machine.
